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    Spelman College

    Bachelor in Documentary Production (Bachelor's)

    Atlanta, United StatesTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • No application fee

    About Bachelor in Documentary Production (Bachelor's)

    Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $38,500 per year..

    Graduates are qualified to produce documentary films with a focus on the lived experiences of women of color. The programme integrates technical production, creative writing, and ethical storytelling within a liberal arts context. Students develop a personal artistic voice through hands-on production and digital media training. The major emphasizes community engagement and new distribution methods for documentary work.

    Focus areas include Black Cinema: Contemporary Voices in Documentary, Creative Writing for Documentaries, Ethics in Documentary Filmmaking, Digital Media Production, Community Engagement in Storytelling, New Distribution Strategies.

    The major requires 48 credits distributed across foundational, practice, theory, and personal practice courses. Internships are mandatory and counted within the credit total.

    Graduates pursue careers as documentary filmmakers, video producers, and media creators focused on social issues and underrepresented narratives.

    Applicants must meet Spelman College's general admission requirements. Submission of a portfolio or creative sample may be required. Official transcripts and standardized test scores are evaluated as part of the application.

    The programme totals about 48 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 34% of applicants.

    About Spelman College

    Spelman College has built a longstanding identity as a historically Black women's college centered on academic excellence, leadership and service. Its community includes more than 21,000 alumnae across 47 states and 24 countries, creating connections that continue beyond graduation. Students join a college community shaped by a strong sense of sisterhood and a commitment to preparing women to contribute to public life and their communities. Research and creative work are integrated across all four of Spelman's academic divisions. The College's research activity spans STEM and the arts and sciences, with undergraduate research and training programs, research development, sponsored programs, and evaluation and data support. Faculty mentorship is part of the academic experience, helping students develop as scholars and leaders. Recent student examples include work in history, public policy, law, justice and advocacy, while faculty contributions include research connected to NASA innovation programs. Spelman's Atlanta setting places students in a major city with connections to public policy, education, civic organizations and professional opportunities. The College combines curricular and co-curricular learning with leadership development and public service. International students should know that Spelman's identity is closely tied to its women's college and HBCU traditions, its alumnae network, and its emphasis on intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership development. The College also offers eSpelman Online Certificates for working adults seeking flexible upskilling programs with immediate career impact.

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